Kforce's client is looking for a Remote Senior Data Scientist. Overview: The Senior Data Scientist is a key technical position and plays an important role in the organization by leading and performing number of activities related to the company's Information Technology functions. The candidate is responsible for leading the development and deployment of innovative and impactful data products and services that solve various business problems and create value for the company and its customers. The role requires a strong background in machine learning, statistics, programming, and data engineering, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. The Senior Data Scientist works closely with other data scientists, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand the business needs, define the data requirements, design, and implement the data pipelines and workflows, apply and evaluate the machine learning models, and deliver and communicate the data analysis results and findings. The candidate also mentors and coaches' junior data scientists and engineers, and stays updated with the latest research and trends in data science and related fields. Essential Functions: * Lead the development and deployment of sophisticated analytics models to predict, quantify, and interpret complex data related to mortgage lending; Utilize machine learning, statistical analysis, and other advanced techniques to improve decision-making processes, risk assessment, and customer segmentation * Work closely with business units to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions; Innovate and implement new modeling techniques and algorithms for predictive analytics and data mining projects; Act as a thought leader, staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies in data science